Jake Hawkes

Jake has more than 20 years of experience as a web developer, designer, and digital marketing professional. Most recently, he worked with online publications as the senior web developer for operations and advertising teams, providing front-end development, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), and Ad Management. Jake provided focused design and development with measurable results increasing conversions and quick-to-launch campaigns. He also creates web applications such as a self-service ad network, voting, and customer relational sales management.

Jake is organized and enthusiastic about developing platforms in an easy and efficient manner. Having worked with hundreds of brands, events, museums, galleries, publishers, realtors, municipalities, and federal agencies, he has a significant history of empowering and delivering for individuals, businesses, federal, and corporate teams, and many philanthropic organizations.

As our web developer, Jake is responsible for developing and maintaining our Institute sites. He implements content updates and builds new pages to showcase our work; adding new features to improve functionality; and tracking and reporting metrics to ensure our websites are a useful tool for all Institute employees and represent our strong and respected brand.

Jake cares deeply about giving to the local community, in particular causes that are focused on cycling, trails, and public lands.